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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 410.50 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 410.50 and 136.62 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 410.50 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/410.50 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 410.50 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 56,082.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,082.51/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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